Cherry Sorbet
Cool down with the vibrant and refreshing taste of homemade Cherry Sorbet, a summer dessert that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Made with just five simple ingredients—juicy fresh or frozen cherries, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of optional cherry liqueur or vodka for enhanced flavor—this sorbet is irresistibly smooth and naturally bursting with fruity goodness. Using a quick homemade simple syrup and a high-speed blender, this recipe ensures a silky texture, while an ice cream maker guarantees that classic, scoopable consistency. Whether served as a light finale to a meal or a refreshing midday treat, this Cherry Sorbet is the perfect way to showcase seasonal cherries in all their glory.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 120 milliliters water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon optional cherry liqueur or vodka
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely to form a simple syrup (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
If using fresh cherries, wash, pit, and weigh 500 grams of cherries. If using frozen cherries, ensure they are thawed before proceeding.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cherries, cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and optional cherry liqueur or vodka. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove any pulp or skin, ensuring a smooth sorbet texture. Discard the solids.
Pour the sieved mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency (this typically takes 20-25 minutes).
Transfer the churned sorbet to an airtight container. Place a piece of parchment paper over the surface to prevent ice crystals from forming, then freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Before serving, allow the sorbet to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.1 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 964 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
